This vintage glass pitcher was found at a junk shop in Scotland of all places! It's gorgeous!

Footsie, the cat with opposable thumbs, fits perfectly into this unique and unconventional space.

Small details, like these bee and honeycomb pulls for the dresser, lend whimsy at every turn.

Celebration of the human form takes many forms in this space. This figurine is an old car hood ornament!

Look closely and you'll see the haunting image of La Anima Sola, which is believed to be a woman stuck in purgatory.

Pops of color and elements of surprise delight visitors at every turn in Natalie's apartment. Each piece fits seamlessly together in a jigsaw of authenticity and audacity.

Whimsical art---from her niece's paintings on the fridge to a framed portrait of the invisible man---draw viewers in and keep them smiling. There is a story behind each piece, whether it is the antique portrait of a young girl that just 'spoke' to Natalie or the rarely-seen photograph of Picasso at the races.

Beyond the two-dimensional, an eclectic assembly of elements enliven the small one-bedroom and make it bigger-than-life. Several pieces nod to Natalie's Mexican heritage or home state of California. Most importantly, the whole collection echoes her originality, playfulness and joie de vivre.

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